About Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) Recipe

Chirer Polao is a variation of the ever-so-popular western breakfast, Poha. Chira/Chire meaning flattened rice is cooked Pulao style, with some potatoes and boiled peanuts, and makes for a very filling breakfast. This is also a popular lunch-box recipe around the Eastern states of India :) This is my version, adapted from my Nani's recipe!

Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) is one dish which makes its accompaniments tastier. With the right mix of flavours, Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) has always been everyone's favourite. This recipe by Trisha Rudra is the perfect one to try at home for your family. The Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) recipe is very simple and can be made in restaurant style using these ingredients. The time taken while preparing Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) is 10 minutes and the time taken for cooking is 20 minutes. This is recipe of Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) is perfect to serve 4 people. Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) is just the appropriate option to prepare when you have a get together or party at home. Be it kids or grownups, everyone just absolutely love Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha). So do try it next time and share your experience of cooking Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha) by commenting on this page below!

How to make Chirer Polao (Bengali-style Poha)

Now add the chopped onions, and fry lightly until translucent, and then add the boiled potatoes, peanuts and a little salt.

Stir fry for a couple of minutes, until well combined.
Now add the sugar, tomatoes, and the washed chire.

Season with remaining salt, and ghee and toss well on a medium flame until you see the chire softening and changing colour to a pale golden (which means it’s cooked)

Garnish with remaining coriander, a sprinkle of lemon juice, and serve hot.

My Tip:

You can add vegetables like shredded carrots, beans, peas or cauliflower to this in winter. Though personally, I find it tastes best just the way it is, with a good squirt of lemon, and a little spicy green chutney for accompaniment.

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